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Kansas City, MO Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

In Kansas City, pedestrian accidents and fatalities are on the rise

At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Kansas City region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.

Despite safety improvements, pedestrian accidents are common in Kansas City

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2012 nationally:

69% of pedestrians killed in 2012 were males;

73% pedestrian fatalities occur in urban areas;

32% of all pedestrian fatalities occurred between 8:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.;

34% of pedestrians killed had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 g/dL or higher.

Pedestrian Laws in Missouri

Both motorists and pedestrians can engage in behaviors that cause collisions. According to state pedestrian law as described by the State of Missouri Department of Motor Vehicles -

Drivers must:

exercise due care to avoid a collision with a pedestrian at all times.

yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

stop or slow down before passing another vehicle stopped in a travel lane until the driver has determined whether that vehicle has stopped for a pedestrian.

in the presence of a school crossing guard, wait for all persons including the guard to completely clear the road before proceeding.

Pedestrians must:

use the sidewalk and the nearest crosswalk, pedestrian bridge or tunnel when possible.

obey official traffic control devices.

walk on the left side of the street facing traffic if no sidewalk is available.

not cross an intersection diagonally unless the intersection is specifically designed for this.

Get information on pedestrian collisions from the Kansas City law enforcement agencies

As soon as possible, an injured person should contact their insurance company to find out how medical treatment is covered under their insurance policy. Since insurance policies often have unique provisions to deal with pedestrian-accident injuries, it is important to review the policy and speak with the insurance adjuster to get clarification on coverage.

Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.

Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.